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Congratulations! You've made it to the THIRD BLOCK of the RunPod 5K Challenge! You are well and truly on your way to running 5k. This episode is the first of three different runs you’ll be doing this week where we’ll be combining short runs and active walking, so get those trainers on and have your kit to the ready! Now, as always, feel free to repeat the block as often as you’d like before heading on to Block 4 next week. It’s about building your confidence, your endurance, your stamina and most importantly maintaining the enjoyment factor. As always relax have fun, SMILE and enjoy that post-workout feel-good!

Nick Butter is the first man to run a marathon in every country in the world. It’s an incredible achievement and he has many a tale to tell. So in this episode of RunPod, Jenni catches up with him and they have a post trip debrief. Broken bones, muggings at gunpoint, being locked up, attacked by dogs, shot at, the list continues...The endless tales of perseverance and resilience led this man to accomplish a dream. And it all started with his love for running. Such an incredible listen. You’ll want to hear more...

Well done you! You've made it BLOCK 2 of the RunPod 5K Challenge! You are well and truly on your journey to run 5k! Now today you'll be doing a varied session combining short runs and active walking and believe you me, you'll have done half an hour before you know it. As you know, we want you to run a few times this week, so repeat this episode three times before moving onto block 3 or as many times as you would like, the next step will be there when you feel ready! As always relax and have fun, and SMILE!

Charlie Dark is one of those people who makes a difference - he is on a mission to unite and inspire people and he is doing it through running. In 2007, Charlie started a group which unbeknown to him would become a respected running community on a global platform. Run Dem Crew promotes well-being through running together and talking, it truly is a game-changer, and life changing, for many of its members. In this episode of RunPod, Jenni and Charlie discuss the benefits of pounding the pavement, running at 2am and brainstorm an exciting running event....watch this space. An episode of RunPod that will absolutely inspire you and without doubt make you want to get up and get your trainers on.

The time has come. The time has come to run. The 5k challenge is now officially on and this is your first session. Jenni and Faisal have a programme tailored to getting you started, building up and achieving that 5k. There is no time limit, there is no pressure to run fast, they are here to encourage, motivate and keep you company on your first run. Follow the instructions, don’t be scared and enjoy the banter. It’s no more that half an hour if your time. You’re expected to repeat this episode 3 times before proceeding onto block 2. However repeat as many times as you would like, block 2 will be there when you feel ready. Good luck. Smile. And....Happy running!

This week, real life adventurer Anna McNuff joins the RunPod Run Club. Anna is someone who has many a tale to tell - and they’re all fascinating! She started out as an elite rower and then once she decided to move on, she started setting herself new challenges in which running featured heavily. In the last year, she faced one of her biggest yet. She wanted to make sure it was something that felt impossible and so when running from the top of the British Isles to the bottom didn’t seem hard enough, she had to add some jeopardy.....she thought, ‘Why not do it barefoot?’ So that’s exactly what she did. We hear about Anna’s incredible journey right here. You won’t want this episode to stop and you certainly won’t notice the miles clocking up if you run while you listen! Enjoy

Welcome to the RunPod 5k challenge. This is a series that will get you running 5K! That's right, over the coming weeks, with the help of RunPod you will gradually build up to running that 5k, 5000m, 3.1miles. In this ‘warm-up’ episode, Jenni is joined by celeb trainer Mr. Positive Mental Attitude himself, Faisal Abdalla, to kick-start your 5k fitness journey. Expect top tips, a lot of laughs and some infectious motivation. So what are you waiting for? Get your trainers on, head to the park and hit play.

Izzy Judd is a musician, mum, author and runner! The latter is something she’s turned to in recent years to give her quality ‘me time’ and in her words ‘has been a saviour’. In this episode, Izzy and jenni discuss mindfulness through running, why keeping fit can have a positive impact on your mental health and how as parents, we shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting to head out on a run. Izzy has written a book on mindfulness and listening to this episode will instantly make you feel calmer, at ease and entirely motivated to get your trainers on and get some 2020 miles under your belt!

Hello there! Not only is it a new year, but a new decade too! So, why not start a new running journey. We’ve had so many messages asking how to get started, so we’ve teamed up with celebrity coach and beloved Barry’s Bootcamp trainer Faisal Abdalla to bring you a no-nonsense 5K challenge designed to get anyone (including Jenni’s Mum) from non-runner to 5K champ. Over the next few months we’ll be bringing you weekly instalments which will ramp up until you are running 5000 meters. So, tell your friends, tell your family, and join us for the first instalment on the 6th of January.

It’s that time when we are all full of healthy plans and good intentions, we set fitness goals and hope that we can start the new year on a fresh note. With that in mind, in this episode of RunPod, Jenni chats to Hannah Beecham, founder and creative mind behind the brilliant campaign RED January. Hannah set up the initiative in the hope that she’d inspire the nation to get out there, go running and just simply be active throughout the first month of the year and perhaps lay foundations for a healthy outlook beyond January. You have 31 days to kickstart your 2020 on a positive note, this is an episode which will absolutely inspire you to sign up and motivate you off the sofa through the darker, colder months. New year. New start. Become a Redder! If you want to find out more about RED January follow this link: https://redtogether.co.uk

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni chats with someone who is the ultimate endurance athlete. He’s fit, fast and focused. Running is also not his first sport. James Cracknell is known best for rowing however his skills as a runner are mighty impressive. He chats about festive fitness and running on Christmas Day as well as revealing which other non-runner Olympian is a pretty nifty sprinter. James also has some top tips for anyone keen to start out on a running journey, or improve and last the distance....although there is one interesting piece of advice that he dishes out which actually you may never have the guts to try!!! What is it?! Listen to find out. It’s a fascinating episode-and you’ll be completely in awe of James’ commitment to training. Enjoy.

There are some people who are very special indeed and in this episode of RunPod, we hear from one of them. George Mathias wanted to give back after his younger brother was admitted to hospital as a little boy. He has now raised a very impressive £800,000 for the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to show his gratitude and he’s managed it through running. The most remarkable part is that George is only 13 years old. He tells us how a surprise from Simon Cowell kicked off the craziest year of his life and how running is now a Matthias family activity! George has not only raised an unbelievable amount of money, he’s also won more awards than he can count and after listening to this episode, you’ll be so motivated, you’ll want to get out there and run a mile...or maybe a lot more. Never one to sit still, George is hoping that other children and young people will get involved in a challenge he’s currently doing with the Prince’s Trust. Are you up for it? You’ll get all the details right here. Happy running!

The guest in this episode is someone RunPod has been trying to pin down for a while. She’s a busy lady! You see, yes, Denise Lewis OBE is a truly inspiring Olympian, but she’s also a working mum who somehow manages to fit running into her hectic schedule. So why does she enjoy running so much? How does it differ now to when she was competing? And how easy is it to get back into it after having a baby....at 46?! Denise is a true sporting legend, with a shiny gold medal collection to her name and she will absolutely motivate you to get up and get out there.....listen and you’ll hear how!

This week, Jenni sits down with Tina Muir, a hardcore pavement pounder and host of the podcast, ‘Running for Real’. Once an elite runner, Tina was at the peak of her career when she made the snap decision to quit running, to improve her health. She had just achieved a 2:36 marathon PB and had been representing Great Britain doing the sport she loved....so why on earth did she want to stop? You’ll have to listen to find out. An episode that will absolutely keep you going if you listen whilst you run!

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni catches up with singer, model and radio presenter, Josh Cuthbert. Jenni and Josh discuss how they have sporting highs and lows. The low was their major sporting fail on national television - their high is their love of running. They also discuss the etiquette of running on holiday and how Josh managed to fit training into his busy schedule when he was on the road with Union J. He also gives us a peak into his favourite treadmill workouts for improved fitness and burning the calories, as well as the secrets to good post-run food from the Masterchef kitchen AND how a run can be ruined by raccoons and pigeons! A fun episode that will keep you perfect company on your run, on your commute or whilst you try to find the motivation to get up off the sofa. Enjoy.

Not all people who like running like running outside. Treadmill training is hugely popular, especially this time of year when there are colder, shorter days - but can you get a decent workout simply by pounding that machine? Well in this episode of RunPod, you will be convinced yes! Jenni is joined by 'Queen of the Tread', Barry’s Bootcamp trainer extraordinaire, Anya Lahiri. Anya is someone who loves running on the treadmill, and not outside. In this episode, you hear what it is that gives her the same buzz others get sprinting along the pavement. She also suggests some clever drills for you to try next time you’re in the gym, whilst sharing the very personal journey of training through pregnancy and how returning to fitness after giving birth is never as easy as we anticipate. Be warned, this episode will absolutely make you want to get on the treadmill and see if you can hit that 12.5!

There are some people who are natural born runners, Adam Gemili is one of them. He switched football for sprinting in early 2008 and by that summer was representing GB at the Olympics! His medal collection is growing and he’s currently getting ready for Tokyo 2020 but managed to find some time out to come and join the RunPod fold. Jenni and Adam chat about what it’s like to run alongside the world's greatest sprinters - including Usain Bolt. They discuss the excitement, the nerves, and the relentless training schedule as well as what kind of running he does in his free time. Alongside insider tips, you'll get some brilliant recommendations for other podcast to listen to whilst you run!

This week, Jenni is joined by Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson AKA Mother and Papa Pukka. They explore two very different running journeys. From slow starts and 5k's for Matt and early morning sprints and marathon training for Anna. They also talk about keeping fit when you have two kids, overcoming body shame, and buying the gear when you have no idea. Finally, Anna shares some running challenges you can try at home - ever beaten a bus before? You'll want to after this episode!

We’ve heard from some incredible guests on RunPod who really know how to inspire and motivate. Well now it’s time for the ultimate motivator. MR Positive Mental Attitude himself, Faisal Abdalla. Faisal knows a thing or two about fitness and he has got the physique to prove it. With abs of steel, he’s a former Barry’s Bootcamp and Nike master trainer, who has graced the floors of a fair few celebrity homes too-and there's a good reason for it: Faisal's positivity has earned him the name Mr PMA. Together Faisal and Jenni talk about the negative bias we all have, losing the excuses and how to create a lasting, positive mindset. They also discuss battling the clock by putting workouts in the diary and the best way to set (and stick to!) your fitness goals! If this episode doesn't get you reaching for those trainers, nothing will! Keep this episode in your inbox, you will return to it repeatedly when you need a little motivational boost.

What kind of runner are you? The enthusiast; the Forrest Gump; or the reluctant jogger who feels obliged to exercise (and maybe ditch a pound or two along the way). If you're the latter you're in the right place, because that echoes the (true!) story told in 'Brittany Runs a Marathon’, a film that's won over critics and audiences alike. In this episode Jenni chats with the star, Jillian Bell, and director, Paul Downs Colaizzo. Jillian plays Brittany, a chaotic New Yorker who sets herself an improbable goal and struggles to achieve it. As runners know well, pounding the pavement can be addictive, but seems an impossible feat for the unfit and ill-prepared. The film documents Brittany’s inspiring journey from non-runner to marathoner. The film is hugely relatable, and so is this episode, as together they reveal a novel way to keep focused whilst jogging, what it’s like to be filmed when running as well as the actors guide to making your running style look truly 'believable’. This bonus episode of is well worth